I mentioned yesterday that I'm not riding as much as I'd like to. I rode a half hour on the weekend and then a major snowstorm made sure I didn't get back. This lack of exercise has made me a little afraid of all the yummy holiday goodies that seem to appear at this time of year. But it's worth making the effort to ride because according to About Calorie Count Plus horseback riding burns anywhere from from 170 to 442 calories per hour depending on the intensity. Even grooming and saddling burns enough calories to make up for a few holiday cookies.